Styopa Mkrtchyan registers an assist in the match against Slaven (VIDEO)

Armenian defender of Osijek, Styopa Mkrtchyan, took part in the 9th round of the Croatian league match against Slaven (1:2) and managed to make an impact despite his team’s defeat.

The 22-year-old came on in the 68th minute with the score at 0:2 and surprisingly found himself in attack towards the end of the game. His pass allowed fellow defender Luka Jelenic to reduce the deficit.

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In addition to the assist, Mkrtchyan won 4 aerial duels, made 1 key pass, created a goalscoring chance, and delivered 2 accurate long balls.

After the match, the player will join the Armenian national team to start preparations for the upcoming games against Ireland and Hungary.